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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | English (de facto) | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1549 | $2498 | $5431 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $618 | $1174 | $2891 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $129 | $175 | $383 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $269 | $313 | $656 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $32 | $51 | $72 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $151 | $196 | $326 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $27 | $10 | $45 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $55 | $78 | $220 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $21 | $44 | $78 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $49 | $49 | $30 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $19 | $54 | $100 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $36 | $44 | $55 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $56 | $142 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $30 | $64 | $109 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |